2012 ING Run For Something Better School Awards Program
| Type: | Foundations |
| Source: | ING |
| Program: | 2012 ING Run For Something Better School Awards Program |
| Eligibility: | Awards are available to programs that target grades Kindergarten through 8th grade in elementary or middle schools. Schools must design a before, during and/or after school program which will be offered to the best of the school’s ability to all students in eligible grades. The program must not be exclusive to participants of one gender. The program must be offered a minimum of 2 days per week. The program must have a commitment of at least 25 students in grades 4th-8th in order to be eligible to apply and supply the PACER data results. Awards are available to schools in all fifty (50) states, D.C. and U.S. territories, but will be limited to no more than seven (7) recipients per state. Schools with existing school-based running programs are eligible for an award, but the school must meet the outlined award criteria. Schools also have the opportunity to use the ING RFSB program materials to enhance their current running program. Schools with existing school-based running programs are eligible for an award, but the school must meet the outlined award criteria. Schools also have the opportunity to use the ING RFSB program materials to enhance their current running program. Any school districts that are currently involved with ING RFSB and/or already participate in an ING sponsored culminating event are not eligible to apply. Past recipients of the ING RFSB School Awards Program managed through NASPE are eligible and will be reviewed equally with all other applicants. Person conducting the program must be currently employed by the school or school district in which the program will be held. Schools must implement a minimum of an eight (8) week running program with a culminating event by December 31, 2012.*If your school is unable to complete a running program and culminating event by December 31, 2012 due to geographical restrictions, inclement weather or other reason, please explain in writing when applying. The purpose of the school awards for running programs is to engage all students in the sport of running, not to fund existing athletic programs and/or teams (i.e. track, cross country). |
| Purpose: | Want To Make A Difference In The Lives Of Kids And Establish A Running Program At One Of Your Local Schools? ING Run For Something Better Can Help. Working In Partnership With The National Association For Sport And Physical Education (NASPE), We're Providing A Minimum Of 50 Grants (up To $2,500 To Each School) To Establish A School-based Running Program Or Expand An Existing One. |
| Deadline: | 05-15-2012 |
| Award Min: | $0.00 |
| Award Max: | $2,500.00 |
| Quantity: | Unknown |
| Period: | One year. |
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| Website: | Website |